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Building more productive and resilient construction enterprises in South Africa’s Waterberg District

Twenty-five construction SMMEs in Waterberg District completed an ILO-supported training and mentorship programme to strengthen decent work practices, improve compliance, and boost productivity. Through practical training and tailored support, the...

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How I found hope again: David’s journey out of child labour in Nigeria

From child labour to aspiring fashion designer, this is the story of how the ILO’s ACCEL Africa project helped 24-year-old David from Ondo State break free from farm work, learn a skill he loves, and reclaim hope for the future. This is his journey,...

Productivity insights to strengthen and advance Decent Work in South Africa

ILO support enhances productivity measurement to inform evidence-based reforms.

Strategic compliance planning for labour inspectorates in Tunisia

A workshop in Hammamet brought together labour inspection officials in Tunisia to discuss strategic planning for compliance and occupational safety and health.

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ILO empowers refugee and host communities in Ethiopia through digital skills training

216 refugee and host community graduates complete digital skills programmes at the Jigjiga Digital Innovation Hub, opening new pathways to decent work and livelihoods in Ethiopia’s Somali Region.

ILO equips Nigerian media to promote decent work and fair migration

The International Labour Organization (ILO) held a two-day workshop in Abuja to enhance the capacity of journalists and communication professionals in Nigeria to report accurately and inclusively on labour migration, employment, and decent work...

BRMM Programme

UK Commonwealth and Development Office highlights progress of Better Regional Migration Management programme in Kenya

A UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) annual review mission to Kenya assessed progress under the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) programme, meeting government institutions, implementing partners, and returnee migrant...

ILO and EU partnership boosts safari guide training in Zambia

ILO and EU donate a Toyota Land Cruiser worth USD 46,000 to Nyamaluma College to boost practical safari guide training. This investment strengthens Zambia’s tourism sector, equips youth with industry-relevant skills, and promotes decent work and...

Nigeria Boosts Social Protection Capacity with ILO’s TRANSFORM Training

The International Labour Organization (ILO), through the EU-funded SUSI project, delivered TRANSFORM trainings for policymakers and trainers in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for designing and managing inclusive social protection systems.

Building foundations for effective social dialogue in Lesotho’s Public Service

Public service leaders and trade union representatives in Lesotho participated in an ILO-supported training to improve negotiation skills and foster effective social dialogue ahead of the PSCBC’s formation.

Advancing sustainable livelihoods through Non Profit Organisation models

The EPWP Community of Practice brought together government, NPOs, and partners to explore how NPO-led innovations in waste management and food security can create sustainable exit pathways for programme participants. The session highlighted...

RAAMP Stakeholders Build Global Expertise in Procurement and Contract Management to Accelerate Rural Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria

Nineteen Nigerian stakeholders from RAAMP and Federal Ministries completed an intensive ILO-led training in Turin, Italy, equipping them with skills in procurement and contract management to strengthen World Bank-funded rural access projects across...

Testing Methodology and Digital Systems for the Labour Force and Migration Survey in South Sudan

South Sudan took a decisive step toward its first nationally representative Labour Force and Migration Survey, putting survey tools, field procedures and a tablet-based data collection system through their paces in Juba, with results pointing to a...

Private sector champions HIV and TB response in the world of work

South Africa’s private sector is strengthening leadership and collaboration to advance workplace HIV and TB responses, positioning employee health as a business imperative. Through SANAC-PSF initiatives and ILO support, employers are expanding...

Pioneering change: Elizabeth Sarfo becomes one of Ghana’s first certified financial education trainers.

Elizabeth Sarfo becomes one of Ghana’s first ILO-certified financial education trainers, empowering cooperatives and VSLAs with practical financial skills to strengthen livelihoods and help prevent child labour through the ACCEL Africa project,...

Ghana Launches First OSH Profile to Boost Workplace Safety

Ghana’s inaugural OSH Profile sets a new benchmark for safer, healthier workplaces, guiding reforms and protecting millions of workers, especially in the informal economy.

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From carrying firewood to carrying hope: Emmanuel’s journey out of child labour

At just 16, Emmanuel has lived a life far heavier than the firewood he once carried every morning. Forced into hazardous work as a child, he nearly lost his education and his hope, until support from the ILO's partners helped him find his voice,...

Assessing the Effectiveness of Regulatory and Inspection Systems for Private Employment Agencies in Tanzania

Tanzania brought government, social partners, private employment agencies and civil society to the table to scrutinise how recruitment agencies are regulated in practice, surfacing gaps in inspection capacity and enforcement while pointing toward...

Strengthening Core Skills Delivery

Technical and Vocational Training (TVT) instructors in Ethiopia gain tools to deliver stronger employability skills

TVT instructors have completed a four-day ILO Core Skills Training in Jimma that strengthened their ability to teach essential employability skills, including communication, problem solving, teamwork, digital literacy and green skills. Through...

Technical and Vocational Education and Training trainers deliver entrepreneurship training to youth in E-Waste Project

The ILO and public Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges in Limpopo delivered SIYB entrepreneurship training to 22 youth in the E-Waste Youth Employment Project, strengthening local capacity and supporting youth-led green enterprises...